When choosing a Bernedoodle breeder in Prince Edward Island, look for breeders who perform health testing on parent dogs, provide health guarantees, socialize puppies from an early age, and welcome visits to their breeding program. Key health screenings for Bernedoodle parents include Hip Dysplasia, Elbow Dysplasia, ACVO Eye Exam, Cardiac Evaluation, Degenerative Mylopathy (DM) DNA results for both SOD1-A and SOD1-B, or an at-risk result for either SOD1-A or SOD1-B registered with the OFA. and Elective Testing. Reputable breeders will be transparent about their breeding practices and happy to answer your questions.
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